My new D1 is here!

[deckcadet]

Hi everyone

Well, I just picked up a nearly mint Nikon D1 with 2 batteries and charger and low use for a mere $300. Boy is it a joy to use! The camera that started it all...and all the things that have been refined and added in newer cameras really don't seem to matter much here. Its a slightly different experience shooting with it and I have to say I really like it.

Pics to follow!

The camera really was nearly mint. Barely a mark on it, still has the 10-pin remote terminal cap, grip staying in place and all that. Works like a dream. When I mean nearly mint I mean it came in the original D1 set box, with charger, batteries, etc. in their boxes with the wrappings and manuals for each, D1 camera box with both CDs, the manual, cables, even the strap all packaged neatly, camera in the original styrofoam, and the big 'open this first' envelope with the warranty papers.

For being 6 years old and a DSLR, this is really cool.

And whoever thinks that MP is everything, this thing is pretty dern sharp! I get plenty of detail: and i'm shooting with NO in camera sharpening active, and applying a light USM in post processing. I'm shooting RAW for now, since the camera has an odd color profile, replaced for all subsequent cameras.

[jorgemonkey]

You're gonna love that camera

That was my first DSLR and I've still got it. I bring it out on occasion, but its been replaced by a D1h that I picked up. But it sounds like you got a killer deal on it! Looking forward to seeing the pics.

[deckcadet]

You're gonna love that camera

That was my first DSLR and I've still got it. I bring it out on occasion, but its been replaced by a D1h that I picked up. But it sounds like you got a killer deal on it! Looking forward to seeing the pics.

Yeah its so much fun. I'm going to be converting it to infrared soon, if I can build up the heart to do it . I will still be able to restore it to visible light photography at a later date. Wish I had another one more beat up that I could do it to, part of me wants to keep this camera how it is.

If you ever think about letting that old D1 go, let me know....I want to make a camera UV ready.... or IR If I can't build up the nerve on this one. mind if I AIM you later for a few pointers and to talk about cameras of days gone by?

[deckcadet]

Pictures.....



More Shots Here

And i'm putting pics from the first outing Tuesday (a few minutes in the yard after the battery charged) and later shots at first in This Gallery

Enjoy!
(pics in the gallery were taken with the D1 mostly at ISO 200 with the 28mm f/3.5 AI and 200mm f/2.0 AFS VR...pictures of the D1 set with the D200/17-55/sb800)

[berrywise]

Sweet!

I'm actually using my D1h in a photobooth that I'm currently constructing I remember when the newspaper I was working at got D1's in. Oh the excitement we had. No more time spent in the darkroom with nasty chemicals, just shoot, plug into the computer and send!

[deckcadet]

hehe, its love at first sight I think....I'm keeping an eye out for others online right now in case I decide to keep this one in one piece....

[photofun]

hehe, its love at first sight I think....I'm keeping an eye out for others online right now in case I decide to keep this one in one piece....

Where did you get the D1?

[deckcadet]

posted on some other forums i'm on and got an email offer.

[another view]

Cool! That really is in great shape. Most of the used F5 body cameras I've seen are pretty well used up, and at that price you can't go wrong. Always liked the F5 but I don't shoot film anymore so I gave it up. Had two people offer me great deals on D1X's in nice shape but I didn't go for either. And I agree about the MP thing, having seen big prints from a D2H and (I think) the D1. Nice score!

[jorgemonkey]

Yeah its so much fun. I'm going to be converting it to infrared soon, if I can build up the heart to do it . I will still be able to restore it to visible light photography at a later date. Wish I had another one more beat up that I could do it to, part of me wants to keep this camera how it is.

If you ever think about letting that old D1 go, let me know....I want to make a camera UV ready.... or IR If I can't build up the nerve on this one. mind if I AIM you later for a few pointers and to talk about cameras of days gone by?

I am actually debating selling my D1, I just dont use it since i got my D1h. The reason I haven't is because i dont want to sell any of my batteries.

But it is beat up, and would be a good candidate for an IR modified camera. I can send you some pics if you're interested

[deckcadet]

PM sent... I suppose its good that I already have batteries

[jorgemonkey]

Yes it is :0)

Of course, I just shoot a little over 300 on one charge, which included a fair amount of reviewing on the LCD screen. I got myself a good battery!